PACKING for a holiday isn’t always the easiest of tasks.
Finding your passport, checking the weather and remembering the travel adapter – let alone deciding what to wear for a whole week – takes a lot of planning.
Luckily, the high street is full of stylish pieces to oomph up your wardrobe.
Whether you’re going on a UK staycation or a far-flung getaway, the team has you covered, as they reveal what’s in their suitcases this summer.
Tracey Lea Sayer, 53, Fashion Director
- Top, £56, Next – BUY NOW
- Trousers, £54, Next – BUY NOW
- Bag, £49.99, Zara – BUY NOW
- Hat, £65, COS – BUY NOW
- Swimsuit, £80, Hush – BUY NOW
- Sandals, £35.99, Mango – BUY NOW
- Scarf, £14, Marks & Spencer – BUY NOW
- Earrings, £17.99, Zara – BUY NOW
- Dress, £79.99, ZW Collection at Zara – BUY NOW
- Sunglasses, £55, Le Specs – BUY NOW
- Waistcoat, £125, Jaeger at Marks & Spencer – BUY NOW
- Trousers, £150, Jaeger at Marks & Spencer – BUY NOW
- Bag, £99, Mint Velvet – BUY NOW
For my long weekend away in with only hand-luggage, I’m going for warm, rustic colours and long, loose layers, topped off with a big, bold sunhat to hit the medina.
My go-to in the heat is always linen.
These striped trousers from Next, teamed with the tie-back top, are perfect for keeping cool when the temperature soars.
I also love adding texture to my summer looks: viral cornelli detailing on an evening co-ord, a mother-of pearl embellished clutch and resin multicoloured earrings can be mixed and matched, and will take your daytime looks through to evening.
Oh, and don’t forget a neck scarf – wear it with everything from your bikini to your floaty summer frock.
Abby McHale, 30, Deputy Fashion Editor
- Shirt, £29.99, Zara – BUY NOW
- Trousers, £27.99, Zara – BUY NOW
- Sandals, £55, M&S Collection at Marks and Spencer – BUY NOW
- T-shirt, £12, Primark – BUY NOW
- Shorts, £36, River Island – BUY NOW
- Sunglasses, £55, Le Specs – BUY NOW
- Skirt, £18, Tu at Sainsbury’s – BUY NOW
- Swimsuit, £42, Next – BUY NOW
- Hat, £25, John Lewis – BUY NOW
- Dress, £80, Michelle Keegan at Very – BUY NOW
I love matching my wardrobe to my surroundings, so planning my holiday outfits always brings me great joy.
Jetting off to the sandy beaches and jungles of means I’m going for tropical swimwear, graphic T-shirts, and earthy tones to match my exotic surroundings.
Loose trousers with elasticated waistbands are a must to be comfortable and flowy, as well as flat sandals to explore in.
Practical items can still be stylish, too – I adore this check bucket hat from and super-cool sunglasses from Le Specs.
Clemmie Fieldsend, 34, Fashion Editor
- Hat, £22, Next – BUY NOW
- Blouse, £98, Boden – BUY NOW
- Sandals, £29, Next – BUY NOW
- Bag, £79.99, Mango – BUY NOW
- Swimsuit, £20, George at Asda – BUY NOW
- Jacket, £44.99, H&M – BUY NOW
- Sweatshirt, £45, GAP – BUY NOW
- Sunglasses, £85, Messy Weekend – BUY NOW
- Shorts, £60, Levi – BUY NOW
- T-shirt, £18, Next – BUY NOW
- Dress, £16, Primark – BROWSE HERE
As we all know, the British seaside can mean rain or sunshine – or even both at the same time – so for my staycation, I’ll be covering all bases with light fabrics and layering pieces.
A wind-resistant jacket, a sweatshirt for warmth and of course sandals and shorts are all must-packs.
I try to add pieces that I know I can dress up or dress down and will work for every occasion – be it a blustery beach day or a promenade stroll with ice cream in hand – and this lovely lot just does that.
Emily Regan, 25, Fashion Assistant
- Skirt, £97, & Other Stories – BUY NOW
- Belt, £19.50, M&S Collection at Marks & Spencer – BUY NOW
- Ballet pumps, £45.99, Mango – BUY NOW
- Jacket, £89.99, Mango – BUY NOW
- Bag, £45, Monty – BUY NOW
- Jeans, £35.99, Pull & Bear – BUY NOW
- Sunglasses, £2.50, Primark – BUY NOW
- Shorts, £12, Primark – BUY NOW
- Tshirt, £12.99, Reserved – BUY NOW
- Scarf, £45, The Tartan Blanket Co – BUY NOW
- Dress, £89, M&S Collection at Marks & Spencer – BUY NOW
- Bag, £19.99, H&M – BUY NOW
I’m hoping to get away on a city break to this summer.
I’ve visited the city a few times before, and one thing’s for sure, the French have great style, so my outfit game needs to be strong.
For my trip to the French capital, I’ll be channeling the Emily in Paris aesthetic (of course!) with colourful stripes and luxe bouclé – though I draw the line at a beret...
Since I’ll likely be travelling with just hand luggage, I’ve picked a selection of versatile pieces that can be easily mixed and matched.
